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kicks

n.
US //ˈkɪks// UK //kˈɪks// kicks
  1. 1 shoes (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Informal Slang

    an informal word for shoes, especially sneakers or trainers.

    a colloquial, plural-only noun referring to footwear, specifically athletic shoes or sneakers.

    Example

    He just bought a fresh pair of kicks to wear to the party.

    Example

    The collector spent months tracking down those limited-edition kicks, eventually paying double the retail price at an auction.

    Usage

    Always used in the plural form when referring to footwear.
  2. 2 for fun (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Informal

    doing something just for enjoyment or a small thrill.

    amusement or a source of pleasurable excitement; almost exclusively used in the phrase 'for kicks'.

    Example

    We decided to drive to the beach at midnight just for kicks.

    Example

    They didn't expect to win the talent show; they had entered the competition purely for kicks during their summer break.

    Usage

    Typically appears in the prepositional phrase 'for kicks' or 'just for kicks'.
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Last updated June 19, 2026